BY LISA LENGENFELDER & JENNIFER SCHAAL for WEEKLY VOLCANO 12/5/25 |
Friday December 5
Music
Spanish Ballroom: Uncle Daddy & King Tide / Skoal Patrol 6:30PM
Kimball Coffeehouse, Gig Harbor: Billy Stapleton’s Powerhouse 7PM–9PM
Real Art Tacoma: Primordial Atrocity / Infernal Realm / Inpathos / Acerbic 7PM
Airport Tavern: Helms Alee / Serpentfoot / Blast Cells 8PM
Jazzbones: Hell On Heels (Queens of Country Tribute) w/ Special Guest Joel Gibson Jr 8PM
The Valley: Ruckus in Tacoma “Holiday Ruckus Raiser” w/ Stoned Evergreen Travelers / James Hunnicutt / Hiram B. Freedom & His Honky Tonk Holy Ghost Revival / Dog Bite Harris / Collett Jones 8PM
Other
Tacoma Public Library Fern Hill Branch: Bloodworks Northwest Donors Needed! 10AM–6PM
WA State Fairgrounds: Victorian Country Christmas 10AM–7PM
Tacoma Public Library Swasey Branch: Drop-In Tech Help 11AM–12PM
Tacoma Public Library Moore Branch: Basic Computer Skills 12PM–3PM
WW Seymour Conservatory: Mindfulness Walk 1PM–2PM
Tacoma Public Library Main Branch: Board Game Meet-Up 1PM–2:30PM
Tacoma Public Library Swasey Branch: Tacoma-Pierce County Health Dept Pop-Up 2PM–5PM
Puyallup Library: Medieval Crafts — Chainmail Bracelets 4PM–5:30PM
Oasis Youth Center: Oasis Youth Center & Rainbow Center Present Home for the Holidays 2025 FREE Community Event 4PM–8PM
Market Square University Place: Warm Up Activities 4:30PM; Christmas Tree Lighting 6PM
WA State Fairgrounds: Holiday Magic 4:30PM–9:30PM
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium: Zoolights 4:30PM–10PM
Johnny’s Dock: Magician Cary Durgin Fridays 5PM–7PM
7 Seas Brewing: Flowers for My City Celebration by The Ten — Film Screening, Book Drop, After-Party, Live Music, Special Craft Brew 6PM
Ross Plaza DuPont: City of DuPont Tree Lighting — Arts & Crafts at ACU and Cookies & Cocoa at The Hive 6PM
Environmental Services Bldg: Family Bingo Night 6:30PM
Centerstage: Red Riding Hood — A Holiday Panto 7:30PM
Dukesbay Theater: Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol 7:30PM
Lakewood Playhouse: Seussical the Musical 7:30PM
Pantages Theater: Seattle Men’s Chorus Holly Jolly Jingle 7:30PM
PLU: A PLU Christmas — All Shall Be Well 7:30PM
PLU Karen Phillips Center: Love Sick 7:30PM
Tacoma Armory: Lemon Sessions 7:30PM
Tacoma Musical Playhouse: Irving Berlin’s “Holiday Inn” The Musical 7:30PM
Tacoma Little Theatre: Matilda 7:30PM
The Grand Cinema: Krampus Photo Op w/ First Showing & Marketplace 10PM
Saturday December 6
Music
Rialto Theater: The Music of Lord of the Rings / The Hobbit / Rings of Power — In Concert 4PM
Rialto Theater: The Music of The Lion King Live in Concert 4PM
Airport Tavern: Curtis Salgado 7PM
Rialto Theater: The Magical Music of Harry Potter in Concert 7:30PM
Jazzbones: Randy Hansen 8PM
Spanish Ballroom: John Morgan / Ryan & Rory 8PM
Airport Tavern: Crimewave — A Gothwave, Post-Punk & Darkwave Party 10PM
Comedy
Real Art Tacoma: Bandit Theater Presents First Date & Ink Improv 7:30PM
Other
Proctor & N 27th: Proctor Farmers Market 9AM–2PM
Meridian Habitat Park: Holiday Market 9AM–4PM
Fife Community Center: Breakfast w/ Santa 10AM
Pierce Co Library South Hill Branch: Tech Help 10AM–12PM
Environmental Services Bldg: Santa Paws Photos 10AM–1PM
Owen Beach Rd: Point Defiance Forest Photo Walk 10AM–1PM
WW Seymour Conservatory: Selfies w/ Santa 10AM–2PM
Next to Stocklist: Stocklist & Turn-of-the-Centuries Present Tacoma Love! Holiday Pop-Up — Goods & Art 10AM–3PM
WW Seymour Conservatory: Winter Flower Show: Cozy Feelings at Home 10AM–3PM
Tacoma Armory: Linocut Printmaking Workshop #6 w/ Yoshi Nakagawa 10AM–5PM
SR512 Park N Ride: 8th Annual Rhode to Leavenworth Bus Trip 8AM–10PM
Ancich Waterfront Park: Holiday Village — 6 Holiday-Themed Photo Displays 10AM–6PM
WA State Fairgrounds: Victorian Country Christmas 10AM–7PM
WA State History Museum: Seymour’s Kids Club Train Modeling Workshop w/ National Railroad Association 10:30AM–11:30AM
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum: Christmas Regale 11AM–4PM
Tacoma Public Library Main Branch: Send a Card & Say Hello 11AM–12:30PM
Tacoma Public Library Main Branch: Wonder Lab Basics — Embroidery Machine 11:30AM–12:30PM
Tuladhara Yoga Studio: Roll, Release & Restore 11:30AM–1PM
Barnes & Noble: Author Anne Elizabeth — “Return to Roots” 11:30AM–3:30PM
Tacoma Public Library Main Branch: Lego Printmaking w/ FabLab Edu 12PM–1:30PM
Swan Creek Park (Pioneer Entrance): Salmon Saturdays 2025 12PM–2PM
The Greens Warehouse, Lakewood: Empty Bowls Fundraiser for Emergency Food Network 12PM–3PM
Mi Centro: 3rd Annual Holiday Posada — Toy Giveaway, Raffles & More 12PM–4PM
Puyallup Public Library: Pictures w/ Santa 12PM–4PM
Pioneer Park Pavilion: Santa Parade & Holiday Market 12PM–5PM
Artist & Craftsman Supply: Garlands & Flourishes 1PM
Tacoma Public Library Fern Hill Branch: Explore Capoeira Vida 1PM–2PM
Tacoma Public Library Wheelock Branch: Rag Rug Weaving w/ Remakery 1PM–2:30PM
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 40: Winter Open House w/ Cocoa, Santa Photos & More 1PM–3PM
Center at Norpoint: Holiday Blast Community Holiday w/ Cookie Decorating, Arts, Crafts & More 1PM–4PM
Lakewold Gardens: Wreath-Making Workshop 1:30PM–3:30PM
Pierce Co Library University Place Branch: Writing Workshop — “Bewilderment” by Richard Powers 2PM–3:30PM
The Beer Vault: Holiday Wreath Making 2PM–4PM
Caballeros Club: Community Bazaar — Baked Goods, Crafts, Ornaments, Games, Clothing & More 2PM–6PM
Tacoma Armory: Black Night Market Presents Holidaze Market 2PM–8PM
Pierce Co Library Sumner Branch: Hybrid Scribblers’ Society 2:30PM–4:30PM
Tacoma Public Library Swasey Branch: Act the Story w/ Tacoma Musical Playhouse 3PM–4PM
Tacoma Public Library Main Branch: Somatic Storytelling for Healing & Resilience 3PM–4:30PM
Tacoma Public Library Moore Branch: Home Maintenance 101 Workshop 3PM–4:30PM
Pierce Co Library South Hill Branch: Video Games for Kids 3PM–5PM
Tacoma Youth Marine Center: Sail w/ Santa 3:30PM
WW Seymour Conservatory: Cocoa & Carols 4PM–5:30PM
Orting Rec Center: Orting’s Home for the Holidays Festival 4PM–7PM
Lakewood Towne Center: Holiday Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting 4:30PM–5:30PM
WA State Fairgrounds: Holiday Magic 4:30PM–9:30PM
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium: Zoolights 4:30PM–10PM
Main St Puyallup: 2025 Lighted Santa Parade 5PM
AF Studio: FREE Stop Motion Filmmaking Arts First Open Studio Class — 3 of 4 Series 5PM–8PM
Hilltop Heritage Middle School: Motion Presents 106 & Sleigh Top Ten 6PM
UPS Tennis Pavilion: Festival of Trees Gala & Tree Auction 21+ 6PM
Urban Grace Church: Town Hall w/ Sheriff Keith Swank 6PM
Oasis Youth Center: Rainbow Yoga Drop-In Ages 14–24 7PM
Centerstage: Red Riding Hood — A Holiday Panto 7:30PM
Dukesbay Theater: Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol 7:30PM
Lakewood Playhouse: Seussical the Musical 7:30PM
PLU Karen Phillips Center: Love Sick 7:30PM
Tacoma Little Theatre: Matilda 7:30PM
Tacoma Musical Playhouse: Irving Berlin’s “Holiday Inn” The Musical 7:30PM
SR512 Park N Ride: 8th Annual Rhoad to Leavenworth Bus Trip Benefiting SG Rho 8AM–10PM
The Grand Cinema: Krampus Photo Op w/ First Showing & Marketplace 10PM
Sunday December 7
Music
Pantages Theater: Holiday Favorites by Symphony Tacoma 2:30PM
Rialto Theater: The Music of Lord of the Rings / The Hobbit / Rings of Power — In Concert 4PM
Marine View Church: Jazz Live Marine View Presents 15th Annual Michael Powers Holiday Jazz 5PM
Peaks & Pints: Kareem Kandi World Orchestra 5PM
Spanish Ballroom: SSBA Holiday Party — Coyote Kings w/ Tiphony Dames All Invitational Jam 5PM
Emerald Queen Casino: Chase Matthews 7PM
Rialto Theater: The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others — A Celebration of Film Music 8PM
Other
Dune Peninsula Pavilion: Coffee with the Birds — Eagles 9AM–11AM
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium: Bamboo Paradise Garden Tour 10AM–11AM
WW Seymour Conservatory: Seymour Holiday Workshops 10AM–1PM
Next to Stocklist: Tacoma Love! Holiday Pop-Up — Goods & Art 10AM–3PM
WW Seymour Conservatory: Winter Flower Show: Cozy Feelings at Home 10AM–3PM
Crescent Moon: Yuletide Magical Marketplace 10AM–5PM
Ancich Waterfront Park: Holiday Village — 6 Holiday-Themed Photo Displays 10AM–6PM
WA State Fairgrounds: Victorian Country Christmas 10AM–7PM
Artsi Creative Space: A Rainy Day Paint Along & Sip (NA) 11AM–2PM
Orting Manor: Santa & Holiday Market at the Manor 11AM–2PM
The Kelley Farm: Christmas Market 11AM–3PM
Proctor Art Gallery: Paint Your Pet 11AM–3PM
Waterfront Market at Ruston: The Holiday Tacoma Children’s Fair 12PM
Dusty’s Hideaway: Holiday Wreath Workshop 12PM–2PM
King’s Books: Mark Robijn Book Signing 12PM–5PM
The Church Cantina: 7th Annual Krampus Bazaar 12PM–6PM
Fircrest Community Center: Holiday Market 12PM–8PM; Tree Lighting 6PM
Spirit Guide Wellness Center LLC: Painting Workshop 1PM
Worksphere 1120 Pac Ave: Ranked-Choice Voting Discussion 1PM–2:30PM
The Redd Dog Tacoma: Artvana Paint & Sip — Snowy Barn 1PM–3PM
Centerstage: Red Riding Hood — A Holiday Panto 2PM
Dukesbay Theater: Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol 2PM
Lakewood Playhouse: Seussical the Musical 2PM
Tacoma Little Theatre: Matilda 2PM
Tacoma Musical Playhouse: Irving Berlin’s “Holiday Inn” The Musical 2PM
Pierce Co Library University Place Branch: Tech Help 2PM–4PM
WA State Fairgrounds: Holiday Magic 4:30PM–9:30PM
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium: Zoolights 4:30PM–10PM
Monday December 8
Other
WW Seymour Conservatory: Winter Flower Show: Cozy Feelings at Home 10AM–3PM
Pierce Co Library University Place Branch: Digital Skills Class 12PM–3PM
T.U.P.A.C.: Children’s Flamenco Dance Class w/ Maristela Calogera Ages 5–12 4PM–5PM
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium: Zoolights 4:30PM–10PM
T.U.P.A.C.: Introduction to Flamenco Dance w/ Marisela Fleitas Ages 15–100 5PM–6:15PM
Asia Pacific Cultural Center: An Evening w/ Author Rabbi Angela Buchdahl 7PM
Tacoma Musical Playhouse: A Big Band Christmas w/ The New Swing Reunion Orchestra 7:30PM
Tuesday December 9
Music
Tacoma Armory: 2nd Annual Winds5 Winter Wonderland 7PM
Pierce College Puyallup: Music in Action — Pierce College Wind Ensemble & Concert Band 7:30PM
Comedy
Downtown Comedy Club: New Talent Tuesdays FREE 7PM
Other
WW Seymour Conservatory: Winter Flower Show: Cozy Feelings at Home 10AM–3PM
Tacoma Public Library Swasey Branch: Korean Pickled Vegetables Workshop 12:30PM–2PM
Tacoma Public Library Main Branch: Housing Justice Project 1PM–3PM
Pioneer Park Pavilion: Puyallup Waterworks Symposium 1PM–6PM
WW Seymour Conservatory: Poinsettia Pop-Up Sale 3PM–6PM
Tacoma Public Library Kobetich Branch: Up & Atom — Beaded Snowflakes 4PM–5:30PM
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium: Zoolights 4:30PM–10PM
Tacoma Public Library Moore Branch: Spaceworks Tacoma Ugly Art Workshop 5:30PM–7PM
Denny’s Puyallup: Artvana Holiday Kids & Family Paint Night “Kids Gnomes” 6PM
Nisqually Bar & Grill: Outrageous Bingo Tuesdays 6PM
Tacoma Public Library Main Branch: Creative Circle — Shrink Art 6PM–7PM
Tacoma Public Library Fern Hill Branch: Drop-In Tech Help 6PM–7PM
Queer NW: QAP Presents Mask Decorating 6PM–8PM
Wednesday December 10
Music
Spanish Ballroom: A John Prine Christmas / Jenner Fox Band 7PM
Airport Tavern: El Vez Christmas Show All Ages 8PM
Other
The Mad Potter: Art & Mama Time 9AM
WW Seymour Conservatory: Winter Flower Show: Cozy Feelings at Home 10AM–3PM
Tacoma Public Library Main Branch: Wonder Lab Basics — Sewing Machine 1:30PM–2:30PM
Pierce Co Library Gig Harbor Branch: Digital Skills Class 1:30PM–4:30PM
Tacoma Public Library Main Branch: Free Legal Aid Pop-Up 3PM–5PM
Pierce Co Library Summit Branch: Crochet w/ Debra 4PM–5:30PM
Tacoma Public Library Moore Branch: Up & Atom — Snow Shovel 4PM–5:30PM
HUG Activism Storefront Center: Oriki — A Praise Poetry Workshop 4:30PM–5:30PM
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium: Zoolights 4:30PM–10PM
King’s Books: Queer Shmear Celebrating LGBTQ+ Culture, Bagels & More 5PM–7PM
Tacoma Public Library Kobetich Branch: Tin “Snow” Globes 5PM–6:30PM
Tacoma Public Library Main Branch: Remakery — Zipper Fly-Front Class 5PM–7PM
Tacoma Public Library Swasey Branch: Crafting w/ Remakery — Hand-Tied Fleece Blankets 5PM–7PM
Top Down Brewing Sumner: Artvana Holiday Paint & Sip “Folk Ornaments” 6PM
T.U.P.A.C.: Afro-Cuban Dance Class w/ Takechi Ruiz 6PM
Hive Co: Winter Watercolor Workshop 6PM–10PM
Tacoma Armory: Tacoma Posada Networking 6:30PM–9PM
T.U.P.A.C.: Afro-Cuban Dance Class w/ Takechi Ruiz 7:15PM–8:15PM
Thursday December 11
Music
The Redd Dog Puyallup: Live Music w/ Gina Belliveau 6PM–8PM
Jazzbones: Eel Jive / Bend / Flur 7PM
Airport Tavern: Bryan Martin 8PM
Comedy
Bob’s Comedy Java Jive: Open Mic Night Every Thursday 8PM
Other
Tacoma Public Library Swasey Branch: Play to Learn 10AM–11:30AM
WW Seymour Conservatory: Winter Flower Show: Cozy Feelings at Home 10AM–3PM
Ancich Waterfront Park Gig Harbor: Holiday Village — 6 Holiday-Themed Photo Displays Free Family Fun 10AM–6PM
Pierce Co Library Gig Harbor Branch: Tech Help 11AM–12:30PM
Tacoma Public Library Moore Branch: Drop-In Tech Help 11AM–1PM
Tacoma Public Library Mottet Branch: Snowflake Stick Craft for Adults 4PM–5PM
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium: Zoolights 4:30PM–10PM
Heritage Distilling Gig Harbor: Pints, Myths & Maritime Spirits Walking Tour 5PM
Tacoma Public Library Main Branch: Remakery — Fingerless Gloves 5PM–7PM
McMillin Farm & Brewhouse: Pottery & Pints Night 5PM–8PM
Rhodes Center: “Toast to 2025” Awards Banquet for Tacoma Rising 5PM–8PM
Post & Pour: Holiday Wreath Workshop 6PM–8PM
Odd Otter Brewing: Cribbage Club 29 6PM–9PM
Sober AF Zero Proof Bottle Shop: Drag Bingo 7PM–9PM
